Weymouth murder suspect on state's most wanted list

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Sep 28, 2017 at 1:14 PMSep 28, 2017 at 1:46 PM

A 46-year-old man wanted by Weymouth Police for the alleged murder of his estranged girlfriend in a Lakeview Manor apartment Aug. 19 is among six fugitives listed by State Police on its most wanted list.

Ed Baker ebaker@wickedlocal.com @EdBakerWeymouth

A 46-year-old man wanted by Weymouth Police for the alleged murder of his estranged girlfriend in a Lakeview Manor apartment Aug. 19 is among six fugitives listed by State Police on its most wanted list.

Cornell Bell is wanted in connection with the death of Michelle Clarke, 33 who was found dead in her home at 252 Lake St., unit D by Weymouth authorities.

"He has ties to Dorchester, Florida, and Jamaica and should be considered armed and dangerous," State Police said in a written statement.

Investigators assigned to Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey have stated Clarke died of "sharp trauma" due to murder.

"After harassing Clarke at work, Bell allegedly proceeded to her residence where a fatal confrontation occurred when she returned home," State Police said. "Bell then fled in the victim’s pickup truck which was recovered several days later by law enforcement in Florida."

Bell is of Jamaican origin and is approximately 5-feet-4-inches tall, weighs 170 pounds and has a dark complexion with black hair that may have streaks of grey, according to State Police.

"He speaks in a heavy Jamaican accent," State Police said. "He was last seen with short hair and a close cropped beard, both of which were salt-and-pepper in color. Bell has used numerous identities and has obtained at least four Massachusetts driver’s licenses using false identities."

State Police said Bell has three arrests warrants under the Cavin Lebert name that include; armed assault to murder with a firearm, armed robbery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

State Police are requesting anyone with information about Bell and the five additional fugitives to call 1-800-KAPTURE or 1-800-527-8873.

Steven C. Touch

The fugitives being sought by State Police include Steven C. Touch, 28 who is wanted in connection with a fatal home invasion in Billerica in 2012.

"He is the alleged leader of the violent Young Bloods street gang operating in and around Lynn, and should be considered armed and dangerous," State Police said.

Touch was indicted by a grand jury in Middlesex County June 15 and charged with first degree murder, home invasion, attempt to commit a crime, and two counts of conspiracy, according to the FBI.

The FBI stated Touch was awaiting trial for crimes unrelated to the alleged murder and home invasion, that include; possession of a large capacity firearm, possession of firearm without a license, possession of a large capacity feeding device, carrying a loaded firearm, and defacing a serial number on a firearm.

"While on pretrial release for unrelated crimes, Touch removed his electronic monitoring bracelet and an arrest warrant was issued on Jan. 10 by the Middlesex Superior Court for Touch, after he failed to appear in court on the charges," stated the FBI on its website.

Touch is of Asian descent and is 5-feet-7-inches tall and weighs 220 pounds, according to State Police

The FBI states Touch has tattoos that include the word "Kayden" above a baby footprint on the right side of his neck along with the word "Blood" on his upper right arm, in addition to the word "Touch" under it on his right inner forearm and the letter "B" with the word "Blood" under it on his left inner forearm.

The FBI is offering a reward up to $10,000 for the arrest of Touch, who should be considered armed and dangerous, according to state and federal authorities.

Thomas Vargus

Thomas Vargus, 45, is wanted in connection with the alleged attack of his brother’s girlfriend and her pit bull in Taunton Sept. 18.

An investigation states Vargus approached the woman and began stabbing the dog with a machete.

"The woman was also struck with the machete and injured during the attack," State Police said.

"Bystanders intervened and were able to lock the dog in a vehicle to prevent further injury. The dog, whose name is "King," survived. Vargus fled the scene and remains at large."

Vargus has a lengthy violent criminal history, including past convictions for assault with a beer bottle, beer can, and mace spray, according to State Police.

Police said Vargus has previous ties to Brockton, Cambridge and Somerville, and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Vargus is white, approximately 6-feet tall, weighs 200 pounds, has brown hair, hazel eyes and numerous tattoos over his face, neck and scalp.

Daniel J. Christian

Daniel J. Christian, 31, 65 Regan St. Apr. 1, Gardner is wanted in connection with a July 18 shooting that damaged a car.

Christian is wanted for assault with the intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and dispatching a firearm within 500 feet of a building.

"The investigation indicated that Christian followed two people in his vehicle, cut them off, and got out of the vehicle and fired multiple gunshots at them," State Police said. "The victims were not hit. Christian fled the area and remains at large. He has an extensive violent criminal history. Christian has ties to Gardner, Fitchburg, Leominster, Lynn, and Dorchester. The firearm used in the shooting was not recovered, and Christian should be considered armed and dangerous."

Christian is reported to be African-American, 6 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 240 pounds and has a muscular build and a light beard.

Jeffrey Baby Lopez

Jeffrey Baby Lopez, 27 of Lynn, is wanted on a variety of violent charges stemming from an incident in Lynn in January in which he and multiple co-defendants allegedly kidnapped, pistol whipped and robbed two people over a period of several hours.

State Police said Lopez is a suspected member of the Deuce Boys, a street gang, and he was recently charged with a drive-by shooting in Lynn during October. 2016.

"In addition to Lynn, he has ties to Malden and New York and should be armed and considered dangerous," State Police said.

Lopez is described as being Hispanic and is approximately 5-feet-9-inches tall, weighs roughly 170-185 pounds has black hair, brown eyes and a medium build.

State Police report Lopez has numerous tattoos, including a teardrop beneath the corner of his right eye.

Jovett D. Resende

Jovett D. Resende, 28, is being sought by Brockton police in connection with a non-fatal shooting of a woman on Aug. 2.

The shooting occurred on Wilmington St. in Brockton’s north side and police were alerted to the gunfire by ShotSpotter, an electronic detection system.

Resende is facing charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, illegally carrying a firearm, two counts of illegal possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, illegal possession of a large-capacity feeding device, trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance and domestic violence assault and batter

State Police report the investigation into the shooting resulted in the recovery of a large amount of narcotics that included the trafficking weight of opioid fentanyl.

"The firearm used in the shooting has not been recovered and Resende should be considered armed and dangerous," State Police said.

Resdende is of Cape Verdean descent and is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall, weighs 135 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes.

"He has numerous tattoos, including the words "RIP Mizz" and a cross on his right forearm," said State Police.

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